Despite booking their holiday through Thomas Cook last August, their flight from Bristol Airport had been overbooked by the budget airline.

The family were told they were not allowed to sit separately because the easyJet rules state children have to be next to an adult.

Other passengers on board the plane refused to move to allow the family to sit together – meaning they had to disembark.

The Mortimore’s were initially only offered £800 compensation.

But due to the publicity their story generated, they have now accepted a joint offer from easyJet and Thomas Cook – who they booked their holiday through – for £3,640 plus £600 worth of holiday vouchers.